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DEBT COLLECTION

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Debt Collection

Hiring a Debt Collection Agency – Why Regulated Agencies Matter

News Team - June 18, 2026

New findings from UK Debt Collection News have highlighted just how much rests on the choice of debt collection agency—and how many businesses overlook...

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BBC appoints new Debt Recovery partner as Licence Fees evasion hits...

June 12, 2026

cvas drop after change in hmrc debt collection

HMRC spends over £5m in one month on Debt Collection services

April 30, 2026

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Debt Collection firm served with Winding Up Petition

April 23, 2026

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FCA Regulated Debt Collection Agency enters Administration

September 24, 2025

ECONOMY

government to review uk small business late payments

Economy

New Business Late Payments Legislation unveiled

News Team - March 25, 2026

The Government has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting small businesses by ensuring companies pay their suppliers within 60 days. Late payments could now...

Sharp rise in Scotland Business distress

Economy

Scotland sees sharp rise in Business Distress

News Team - March 10, 2026

The number of Scottish businesses in critical financial distress surged to 3,517 in Q4 2025, marking a 49.5% increase compared to the same period...

personal insolvency rises sharply

January sees a rise in Personal Insolvencies

February 23, 2026

businesses in financial distress

43.8% rise in Businesses suffering Financial Distress

February 2, 2026

divorce may raise personal debt levels in 2026

Spike in Divorces in January may raise Personal Debt Levels

January 27, 2026

Credit Control tips for 2026

Best 10 Credit Control Tips for UK Businesses in 2026

January 5, 2026

FINANCE

Credit Control tips for 2026

Economy

Best 10 Credit Control Tips for UK Businesses in 2026

News Team - January 5, 2026

Cash flow remains the lifeblood of any UK business. In 2026, navigating the financial landscape requires more than just making sales; it requires ensuring...

local council in surrey is facing insolvency

Lambeth Council facing £62.8 Debt Collection crisis due to Overdue Invoices

June 13, 2025

small business late payment spiralling in northern ireland

Late Payments identified as top cause of Cash Flow issues for...

January 27, 2025

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SME Late Payments increase by 48% says New research

September 10, 2024

increase in outstanding invoices

New Data says outstanding invoices reach shocking levels

September 2, 2024

INTERNATIONAL

Insolvency

Number of Limited Company Director disqualifications rises

News Team - April 16, 2025

Latest figures from the Insolvency Service show the agency banned more than 1,000 directors in 2024-25, of which 736 were for Covid loan abuse.The...

EU late payment reforms to be scrapped

EU Late payment reforms to be scrapped

July 25, 2024

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US Company seizes Football club over large Unpaid Debt

June 3, 2024

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Lisa Marie Presley’s daughter refusing to pay late mother’s UK Debt

February 1, 2024

uk exporters late payment

UK Exporters braced for non-payment rise from overseas customers

July 29, 2023

LEGISLATION

hiring a debt collection agency - critical factors to consider

Debt Collection

Hiring a Debt Collection Agency – Why Regulated Agencies Matter

insolvency service closing half of its offices

Insolvency

Insolvency Service appoints Crypto Debt Recovery Expert

rogue director banned

Legislation

Director banned for £200k bank payment days after Company collapsed

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Bankrupt pop star dropped as face of Payday Loans firm

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Average UK Household Debt rose in June

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Insolvency firms shut down by the High Court

Finance

Shopping centre bosses ‘shopped’ to Insolvency service

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hiring a debt collection agency - critical factors to consider

Debt Collection

Hiring a Debt Collection Agency – Why Regulated Agencies Matter

News Team - June 18, 2026

New findings from UK Debt Collection News have highlighted just how much rests on the choice of debt collection agency—and how many businesses overlook...

solicitor jailed for stealing clients money

‘Arrogant’ Businessman Jailed After Transferring £3 Million to avoid paying Debts

June 15, 2026

bbc debt recovery for licence fees

BBC appoints new Debt Recovery partner as Licence Fees evasion hits...

June 12, 2026

DEBT COLLECTION

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Watchdog asks for help with Debt Collection guidance

News Team - December 8, 2020

When is it time to hire a Debt Collection Agency?

May 4, 2021

UK Landlords facing Unpaid Rent crisis

January 16, 2024

FCA to review Debt Collection practices of Payday Lenders

March 13, 2014

ECONOMY

A Third of Glasgow Councillors FAIL to pay their Council Tax bills on time.

UKDC News Journalist - July 27, 2015

Bankruptcy figures hit 22 year record low

November 4, 2021

Increase in Corporate insolvencies since Brexit

November 8, 2016

Late payment costing SMEs more than £2bn a year in the UK

July 26, 2017

LEGISLATION

Residential Debt Collection Visits set to resume

News Team - July 3, 2020

Utility Debt Collection Agency to be investigated by Ofgem

News Team - February 3, 2023

OFT to review unfair gym contracts

UKDC News Journalist - January 15, 2013

Debt Collection

Mobile Phone firms worst for Debt Collection

UKDC News Journalist - January 22, 2016

government to combat sme late payments

SME Late Payments increase by 48% says New research

News Team - September 10, 2024

fca debt collection agency

Great news for Small Businesses as Minister vows to get tough on late payment

UKDC News Journalist - September 13, 2016

LATEST ARTICLES

hiring a debt collection agency - critical factors to consider

Debt Collection

Hiring a Debt Collection Agency – Why Regulated Agencies Matter

News Team - June 18, 2026

solicitor jailed for stealing clients money

Insolvency

‘Arrogant’ Businessman Jailed After Transferring £3 Million to avoid paying Debts

News Team - June 15, 2026

bbc debt recovery for licence fees

Debt Collection

BBC appoints new Debt Recovery partner as Licence Fees evasion hits...

News Team - June 12, 2026

cvas drop after change in hmrc debt collection

Debt Collection

HMRC spends over £5m in one month on Debt Collection services

News Team - April 30, 2026

debt collection firm served with winding up petition

Debt Collection

Debt Collection firm served with Winding Up Petition

News Team - April 23, 2026

cost of bankruptcy petitions to rise

Insolvency

Medical tech firm crashes into Liquidation

News Team - April 15, 2026

government to review uk small business late payments

Economy

New Business Late Payments Legislation unveiled

News Team - March 25, 2026

Sharp rise in Scotland Business distress

Economy

Scotland sees sharp rise in Business Distress

News Team - March 10, 2026

personal insolvency rises sharply

Economy

January sees a rise in Personal Insolvencies

News Team - February 23, 2026

businesses in financial distress

Economy

43.8% rise in Businesses suffering Financial Distress

News Team - February 2, 2026

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